Alligator Point, West Bay

Thursday, March 4, 2027|29.167°N, 95.125°W · NOAA 8771801

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Major periodMinor periodNightCurve interpolated from NOAA highs/lows (subordinate station) · Heights in feet above MLLW

Tides

▼ Low	10:26 AM	-0.21 ft
▲ High	7:18 PM	0.59 ft
▼ Low	11:17 PM	0.56 ft

Tidal range today: 0.81 ft

Sun & Moon

Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Moonrise: 4:36 AM
Moonset: 3:11 PM

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Waning Crescent

12% illuminated

Fishing Times

Average

Minor4:06 AM–5:06 AM
Major8:55 AM–10:55 AM
Minor2:41 PM–3:41 PM
Major9:15 PM–11:15 PM

Estimate from moon phase, solunar periods, and tidal range.

Tides for Alligator Point, West Bay, week of February 28

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Day	Moon	Sun	1st tide	2nd tide	3rd tide	4th tide	Coefficient
28 Sun	🌗	▲ 6:47 AM ▼ 6:19 PM	6:33 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	6:28 PM ▲ 0.7 ft			74high
1 Mon	🌘	▲ 6:45 AM ▼ 6:20 PM	7:39 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	7:17 PM ▲ 0.7 ft			74high
2 Tue	🌘	▲ 6:44 AM ▼ 6:20 PM	8:43 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	7:56 PM ▲ 0.7 ft			74high
3 Wed	🌘	▲ 6:43 AM ▼ 6:21 PM	9:39 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	8:11 PM ▲ 0.6 ft			72high
4 Thu	🌘	▲ 6:42 AM ▼ 6:22 PM	10:26 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	7:18 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	11:17 PM ▼ 0.6 ft		69average
5 Fri	🌘	▲ 6:41 AM ▼ 6:22 PM	2:07 AM ▲ 0.6 ft	11:04 AM ▼ -0.2 ft	7:04 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	11:19 PM ▼ 0.5 ft	61average
6 Sat	🌘	▲ 6:40 AM ▼ 6:23 PM	3:56 AM ▲ 0.6 ft	11:37 AM ▼ -0.1 ft	7:08 PM ▲ 0.6 ft	11:44 PM ▼ 0.4 ft	57average

Coefficient compares each day's tidal swing with this station's weak and strong tides over the surrounding month (about 45 = weak, 95 = strong). Bigger swings move more water and bait.

Clear

Cloud cover 0%

Observed 12:20 PM · San Luis Pass (5 mi) · sky & visibility from ANGLETON/LAKE JACKS (21 mi)

Wind

22mph

From NNE (32°)

Gusts 27 mph

Measured at San Luis Pass

Temperature

62°F

High 66° · Low 54° so far today

Humidity

37%

Dew point 39°F

Visibility

—mi

3-hour trend unavailable

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Barometer at San Luis Pass, 6-minute readings

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Salinity (PSU ≈ parts per thousand)

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Fresh river waterGulf seawater ≈ 35

Shading and arrows: NOAA NGOFS2 model surface salinity and currents for Oct 17, 1:00 PM (run 15z 2026-10-17 UTC). Arrow length shows current speed. Labeled dots are measured sensor readings; open circles are model forecast points (click one to see its forecast below).

No salinity sensors near this station reported in the past week.

Model: NOAA Northern Gulf Operational Forecast System (NGOFS2). Sensors: Texas Water Development Board. Imagery: USDA/USGS The National Map.

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